Job Abstract

The Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology Department at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Assistant/Associate Project Scientist in the Sona Kang Lab. The Assistant or Associate Project Scientist will be supporting our new project which involves investigating the pathogenic mechanisms of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and CRISPR screening.

Responsibilities:

The position will contribute in three major ways 1) CRISPR screening study design and experiment, follow-up studies of top candidates in vitro and in vivo, 2) animal studies (mouse maintenance, metabolic characterization, mechanistic studies), 3) cell based experiments, and 4) mentoring junior lab members.
The position will keep detailed records of experiments performed, conclusions made, and communication of results orally and through lab notebook records.

PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program.

PhD (or equivalent international degree)

• Self-motivated with the ability to think critically and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Technical expertise, such as metabolic characterization of mouse models, cell culture studies, and/or biochemical and molecular studies.
• Expertise in one of the following areas are desirable: molecular and cell biology, metabolic phenotyping of mouse models, and genome-wide profiling studies.
• Experience in liver biology and CRISPR screening.

• 3 required (contact information only)

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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